Arby's spends $1.5 million to remodel five Alabama restaurants

NASHVILLE – Arby’s has started remodeling five restaurants in the Birmingham area, including locations in Alabaster, Anniston, Chalkville, Hueytown and Sylacauga.

The renovations represent a local investment of $1.5 million and are scheduled to be completed in November of this year.

Anniston—1829 Quintard Ave.

Sylacauga—811 W. Fort Williams St.

Alabaster—652 First St. N.

Hueytown—105 River Square Plaza

Birmingham—5984 Chalkville Rd.

The work is part of a comprehensive plan to remodel the restaurants to the company’s current Pinnacle design, which is contemporary and more appealing to customers.

In total, Arby’s will invest $100 million over the next three years to update restaurants nationwide, including 100 in 2010. The initiative is an important part of the brand’s turnaround plan.

“We opened our first Arby’s restaurant in Birmingham in 1973,” said Bobby Knight, Sr. Director of Operations for Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. “Even though we’re in a difficult economy, the time is right to update the restaurants and reinvest in the community.”

Since 1964, Arby’s has offered unique, premium, one-of-a-kind menu items such as slow-roasted, freshly sliced Roast Beef sandwiches, curly fries and Jamocha Shakes. The majority of the construction will be completed at night after closing so that during construction, the restaurant may remain open during usual business hours.